“You’re capturing a slice of history, every time that shutter closes,” says Gary as our phone call comes to an end.Documerica is full of stories; after all that was its intent. In my incredible opportunity to speak with some who were involved, I’m finding out a few stories behind the stories…
By Lina YounesI don’t know about you, but it takes me forever to put away all the holiday decorations once the festivities are over. While all my family members are eager to put up the Christmas tree and decorations right after Thanksgiving, I just don’t find the same number of enthusiastic…
Por Lina YounesBueno, yo no sé ustedes, pero a mí se me hace muy difícil recoger y guardar todas las decoraciones de las Navidades una vez que han pasado las fiestas. Mientras todos mis familiares están muy dispuestos a ayudarme a decorar el árbol de Navidad después del Día de Acción de…
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection.Previous Science Wednesdays.By Tarlie TownsendDr. Gro Harlem Brundtland and I have a lot in common. For instance: after getting her medical degree she completed a master’s in public health at Harvard. Just a few days ago, I was…
By Sasha Koo-OshimaAll over the world, developing countries are faced with the challenge of trying to grow their economies despite finite water resources. The U.S. government, including EPA, is helping countries address some of their most pressing clean water needs while trying to develop…
By Philip JalbertI am very excited and proud to be part of a small team of EPA employees that is taking on an issue that is important to me both professionally and personally. The project is unprecedented in that it addresses a serious health risk: radioactive radon gas. Radon causes lung cancer and…
Por Philip JalbertHay un interesante proyecto en el cual un pequeño equipo y yo estamos personalmente involucrados. Este proyecto sin precedentes aborda el asunto de un serio riesgo de salud. Se trata del gas radioactivo radón. El radón causa cáncer pulmonar y mata a más de 21,0000…
By Bruce DuncanThe Region 10 Science Steering Council recently hosted our first “Science Café” to discuss how our Seattle office building is working toward LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification as we undergo a major remodel. LEED is a third party certification…
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries today launched a new website highlighting the 150-year history of the USS Monitor on the anniversary of the ship’s launch.
By Abigail DakenSeveral of my coworkers have asked me for tips when they are thinking of replacing their HVAC (heating, cooling and air conditioning) system. Each situation is different, and it can be challenge to think about the best and least costly ways of saving energy. Still, there are some…
On January 27, the City of Los Angeles will be recognized by NOAA’s National Weather Service as StormReady and the largest city in the nation to become TsunamiReady.
It’s doubtful that clothing, jewelry, furniture, or even building materials comes to mind, right? Perhaps you were picturing bicycling uphill instead?In fourth grade, my best friend was way ahead of the curve. She took a cracker box, paper towel roll, pieces of an empty cereal box, purple paint,…
Last week we were informed of the passing of former NOAA Administrator (1985-87) and physicist Dr. Anthony - Tony - Calio. Known for his strong leadership, Dr. Calio advanced the effort to modernize NOAA’s National Weather Service, which included the development of NEXRAD radar - a major…
NOAA today announced it has begun to use an improved method to estimate the amount of fish caught by saltwater anglers, which will allow rules that fishermen follow to be based on more accurate information.
Remarks delivered by NOAA Administrator at the American Meteorological Society annual meeting
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Guidelines for Disposal of Terrestrial Invasive Plants (2011) Produced by: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the University of Connecticut. This document focuses on the disposal of invasive…
Posted by USDA's National Invasive Species Information Center -- Many New Upcoming Invasive Species Conferences added, including : National Invasive Species Forum (Canada) -- Feb 28-Mar 1, 2012 20th High Altitude Revegetation Workshop -- Mar 6-8, 2012 Society for Ecological Restoration -…
In 2011, NOAA satellites were critical in the rescues of 207 people from life-threatening situations throughout the United States and its surrounding waters.
Isaac Held, Ph.D., a senior research scientist with the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, N.J., will receive the prestigious BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for his contributions to improved understanding of climate change and atmospheric circulation systems.
The National Weather Service’s New Orleans/Baton Rouge office today increased its rapid response ability with the launch of a new 24/7 emergency response desk and team of meteorologists and hydrologists who will provide forecasts, warnings, and timely decision support services during high-impact…